Give a grooved pinion yoke or input shaft a fresh surface for the seal to ride on, without pulling it for machining. The Timken Kwik-Sleeve KWK99149 Axle Pinion Repair Sleeve / Transfer Case Input Shaft Repair Sleeve refinishes a seal-worn yoke or shaft quickly and at low cost. It is a direct-fit application for many vehicles, among them the 1997-2002 Honda CR-V and 1993-1999 Chevrolet C1500.
This part is listed under both names, as an axle pinion repair sleeve and as a transfer case input shaft repair sleeve.
- Quick, economical refinish: Kwik-Sleeves offer a fast, cost-effective way to refinish a shaft that the seal has worn.
- Thin-walled design: You can install the sleeve without changing the seal size, and its finish is well suited to lip-sealing applications.
- No costly prep: You do not need expensive preparation or machining before mounting the sleeve.
- Tool included: Each sleeve comes with a removable installation flange and its own installation tool. These help reduce the chance of distorting the sleeve and allow installation without removing the shaft.
A lip seal that rides in the same spot for years can wear a groove into the yoke or shaft. A leak can return even after you fit a new seal. If a worn sealing surface is the cause of fluid seeping past the pinion or input shaft seal, this sleeve is designed to cover the groove and give the new seal a smooth surface to contact.
The catalog lists this sleeve for both the front and rear positions, with a quantity of 1 per application. Most applications cover all engines, and some are listed for the L4-2.0L and L4-2.3L engines. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Timken KWK99149 Kwik-Sleeve do?
It slides over a seal-worn yoke or shaft to give the lip seal a new surface to ride on. It is designed as a fast, economical way to refinish the surface without machining.
Do I need a different size seal with this sleeve?
No. The thin-walled design lets you use the sleeve without changing the seal size, and its finish is suited to lip-sealing applications.
Is an installation tool included?
Yes. Each Kwik-Sleeve comes with its own installation tool and a removable installation flange, which help reduce the chance of distorting the sleeve during installation.
Do I have to remove the shaft to install it?
No. The included installation tool is designed to let you install the sleeve without removing the shaft. Follow the vehicle service information for seal removal and installation.
Why is it listed under two part names?
The same sleeve is cataloged as both an axle pinion repair sleeve and a transfer case input shaft repair sleeve. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for every listed application.
